Reading Christmas Lights 2026

Visitors enjoy a self-guided walking tour through a valley illuminated by more than one million Christmas lights decorating buildings, barns, and landscape features. Along the paved paths, guests can enter eleven indoor buildings featuring holiday displays, shopping, food, and a...

Visitors can explore displays illuminated by 1.7 million lights alongside themed areas including Candy Land, Gingerbread Junction, and Whoville. Guests can warm up around multiple fire pits with hot chocolate and s'mores while enjoying live nightly princess performances. The experience...

Gather around the Wayne Christmas Tree to sing carols and join the community countdown led by Master of Ceremonies Ducis Rodgers. Once the tree is illuminated, Santa Claus makes a grand arrival down North Wayne Avenue aboard a decorated Radnor...

Guests can celebrate the season and make Royal Family Memories at Dutch Wonderland. The festive event features all-new holiday activities designed for the whole family.

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with an expanded downtown festival featuring live musical entertainment, special holiday guests, and a diverse lineup of food trucks. Attendees can enjoy seasonal performances from local groups throughout the evening. The event culminates...

Guests explore a walk-through holiday experience filled with dazzling light displays, illuminated animal sculptures, and live entertainment. The event features animal greetings, carousel rides, a barrel train, and a festive beer garden. Visitors can also stop by Santa's workshop and...

Visitors take a self-guided tour across historic sites to view more than 20 Christmas trees decorated by members of the Bethlehem Garden Club. This season's display explores architectural history, featuring trees designed in styles ranging from Victorian ornamentation and Brutalism...

Visitors can wander through an indoor forest wonderland filled with uniquely decorated holiday trees and admire a model train layout. The event features children's activities, marketplace shopping, refreshments, and free storytime sessions with Mrs. Claus. Guests can also take home...

Pennypacker Mills displays Victorian holiday decorations throughout the mansion and features musicians performing on the porch. Visitors can observe clear toy candy making demonstrations in the kitchen and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Classroom.

Visitors can walk garden pathways lit by luminaries during an evening celebration of winter light. The gathering provides an outdoor, family-friendly setting at the arboretum.

Visitors tour the decorated du Pont estate to view seasonal vignettes, festive holiday trees including the signature Dried-Flower Tree, and displays highlighting family traditions. In the Galleries, guests can admire an elaborate gingerbread display of the du Pont home and...

Gring's Mill Recreation Area hosts its annual Holiday Lights Program, transforming the park into a festive wonderland. Visitors can wander through the illuminated grounds, enjoying the magical displays that capture the spirit of the season. It's a perfect opportunity to...

Experience the magic of the holiday season at 'Twas the Lights Before Christmas, a spectacular drive-through light show. This beloved annual event transforms the grounds into a winter wonderland, with dazzling lights synchronized to festive music. Each year features a...

Prepare for a dazzling holiday spectacle at the Carnival of Lights! This event features over half a million Christmas lights synchronized to festive music, creating a magical atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy unlimited rides on decorated amusement attractions, meet Santa Claus...

Step into a winter wonderland at the Refreshing Mountain Christmas Light Experience, where hundreds of thousands of lights transform the landscape into a magical spectacle. Choose between a serene walk through a forest of light, transporting you through time, or...

Embark on a magical Christmas journey with Strasburg Rail Road's beloved holiday train rides. For nearly 65 years, they have offered a cherished tradition through the scenic Amish Country. Select from enchanting experiences like Santa's Paradise Express, the enchanting Night...

Get ready for a magical evening in Downtown West Chester as they host their annual Hometown Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. The festivities kick off with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, featuring captivating performances and the illumination...

Rose Tree Park transforms into a magical winter wonderland with its annual Festival of Lights. Visitors can wander through dozens of illuminated trees and festive displays, creating a truly enchanting experience. This beloved Delco tradition offers a perfect opportunity to...

Step into a world of holiday enchantment at Wayne's Christmas Village, a spectacular display that has been a cherished tradition for over 25 years. This year, they've expanded the village even further, now boasting over 800 lighted buildings and rides,...

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Christmas at Clipper Stadium. This spectacular event transforms Penn Medicine Park into a dazzling winter wonderland with a breathtaking display of Christmas lights. Visitors can enjoy a festive drive-through or walk-through experience,...

Build unforgettable holiday memories at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia's Holiday Bricktacular! This family-friendly event features festive decorations, interactive LEGO builds like a giant sleigh and snowman, and a chance to create LEGO hearts for the 'Build To Give' charity initiative....

Step into a magical holiday wonderland at the Holiday Garden Railway, where enchanting rail cars chug through a festive landscape illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights. Experience the magic day or night, with the 'Nighttime Express' offering an even more...